Alfred Steiglitz's "From the Back-Window, 291" was taken in 1915 from the window of a gallery of his in New York. At first glance the photograph seems like an average cityscape picture, but when dissected there are many aspects that play a role in its impression on others.

The shot was taken at night, however, I feel that this is not the only reason the picture has a somewhat gloomy feel. Little light is seen besides the light coming from buildings, almost as if there is no sky. The darker exposure also presents a somber expression. The buildings in the foreground also have a similar, somber and rather diminished, presence due to the fact that they are much darker than the bigger buildings in the background. It is as if the smaller buildings are dwelling in the shadows of the dominant large structures, cast aside and forgotten. Although the material of the structures, both in foreground and background, is dark the windows are quite bright, as well as the door midway down on the right. This could be interpreted as life within these buildings.

The viewpoint of the camera also has an impact on the "feel" of this image. The buildings in the background are higher than the camera which gives them a dominant presence while the closer smaller buildings are mostly lower than the camera. This high viewpoint diminishes the buildings in the foreground. In addition, the camera is not facing these buildings head on which creates diagonal lines with the rooftops and edges of these structures. These diagonal lines give a sense of movement although we know these erections are firmly planted. The use of vertical and horizontal lines should also be noted. In my opinion vertical lines are much more visible in the larger structures that occupy the background. Having these lines more visible add to their stable and dominant appearance. Vertical lines are much more difficult to identify in the foreground...

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In this essay it will be demonstrated that it is possible to climb out of a “hole” if someone has the motivation and determination to do so. Stanley and Zero are example of this. Unfortunately this was not the case for Sam and Lewis (barf-bag).
The novel “Holes” show that Stanley did endeavour to overcome his many challenges, Stanley show persistence in spite of how difficult or burdensome the mission seemed.
An instance of this is when Stanley got convicted of thief, although the conditions were hard at camp he continued his daily duties and did not give into despair and disheartenment, in hope and patience in waiting for release, even though he was unjustly sentenced, to Camp Green Lake. That wasn't the only testimony that shows Stanley's optimism, Stanley tried to emulate the actions of his great-grandfather who “found refuge on god's thumb” at the top of the mountain after being robbed of his possession. During the journey to “god's thumb” Stanley continued striving to survive, and help Zero endure the peregrination. Friendship was the driving force of his decisions, without it things might have turned out much differently, and much worse
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Miss Katherine Barlow was a sweet schoolteacher from the nineteenth century at Green Lake. She is also known for her beauty and her spiced peaches:
“...full of knowledge and full of life.”
(Sachar, 102)
“She was very pretty. Her classes were often full of young men, who were … interested in the teacher…”
(Sachar, 102)
This shows that she was valued in the town of Green Lake. Most young men, and villagers liked her.
My first impression of Miss Katherine Barlow was that she was a nice schoolteacher. Everyone liked her because she was nice to everyone. She matched my expectations because I find it humanly, that if someone kills your loved one (Sam) you’d want revenge.
“Sam was shot and killed in the water. Katherine Barlow was rescued against her wishes.”
“…Miss Katherine shot the sheriff… Then she carefully applied a fresh coat of red lipstick and gave him the kiss he had asked for. For the next twenty years Kissin’ Kate Barlow was one of the most feared outlaws in all the West.”
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...English 1 per 1
22 July, 2011
Holes
1.
A. Zero admitted that he stole Clyde Livingston’s shoes. Zero got his nickname because everyone thinks he has nothing inside his head.
B. Madame Zeroni is an old, Egyptian woman who was friends with Stanley’s great- great grandfather. She’s the woman who cursed Stanley’s family.
C. Eyla Yelnats is Stanley’s great-great grandfather who caused his whole family to be cursed.
D. Stanley goes to Camp Green Lake because he supposedly stole shoes. Students teased Stanley about his weight. Stanley was given the nickname Caveman at Camp.
E. Zigzag is the weirdest kid at Camp Green Lake his real name is Ricky.
F. Stanley’s father is an inventor who is trying to invent a way to recycle old shoes.
G. Stanley’s great grandfather was a rich man who was robbed by Kissin Kate Barlow and left stranded in the middle of a desert.
H. Kissin Kate Barlow use to be a teacher until the man that she loved was killed and her school house was burned down. Then she became an outlaw for revenge against the people who made her life miserable.
I. Sam sold onions to the town. He had a cure for anything that was always made out of some part of an onion. He was killed when people found out that Miss Katherine kissed him.
J. Ms. Katherine was a teacher who taught both children and adults. She later became Kissin Kate Barlow.
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The innocent and friendly nature of Stanley is effectively demonstrated through the film codes and conventions. He is a protagonist in the movie and undergoes the most change to his personality and behavior throughout the film. In the very first scene, Stanley’s voice over is used saying “All my life, I seem to appear at the wrong time in the wrong place”. This audio code has a great effect on the viewer’s opinion of Stanley, indicating that he is clumsy or unlucky. A little further into the movie, techniques such as costume and setting are well used. Stanley’s over-sized old clothes and the messy, un-tidy house of the Yelnats’ family gives an impression of a less fortunate family. These filmic codes are vital in the construction of Stanley’s personality....

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...University of California, Berkeley, | 6. I thought it over and decided it was a pretty good deal. College credits, no homework, no term papers, no tests, all I had to do was help out in a second/third grade class at Hillside Elementary School. Besides helping out in a classroom, I also became the Noontime Supervisor, or "Louis the Yard Teacher" as I was known to the kids. It became my favorite college class, and a life changing experience. |
Books:
1. Over twenty fiction and education books for children
2. Graduated in 1976 decided to write children books.
Holes:
3. Took 9 months to write Holes.
4. Holes sold more than 5 million copies and won several awards. among them the 1998 National Book Award for Young People's Literature and the 1999 Newbery Medal, which "is the highest honor accorded to children's literature in the United States. As of 2006, Holes remains the only book to have won both awards.
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Wayside School (2005) · Wayside (2007) · The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005). Born: March 20 , 1954 in East Meadow, New York, USA
Current Home
Austin, TX
Childhood hood and school:
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For example, in East Meadow,...

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